CVE-2007-4906

NuclearBB Alpha 2 - Remote Code Execution via root_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-4906. PoCs published by Rootshell Security.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in NuclearBB Alpha 2. The vulnerable parameter `root_path` in `send_queued_emails.php` allows an attacker to include arbitrary remote files, leading to potential remote code execution (RCE) if `register_globals` is enabled.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in tasks/send_queued_emails.php in NuclearBB Alpha 2, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root_path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Rootshell Security · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4395

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in NuclearBB Alpha 2. The vulnerable parameter `root_path` in `send_queued_emails.php` allows an attacker to include arbitrary remote files, leading to potential remote code execution (RCE) if `register_globals` is enabled.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: NuclearBB Alpha 2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: register_globals enabled · remote file inclusion allowed by PHP configuration
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4395
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3142
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/38978
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36556
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479086/100/0/threaded

Scores

EPSS 0.6205
EPSS Percentile 98.4%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
nuclearbb/nuclearbb alpha_2
Published Sep 17, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026